The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church according to the Use of the Protestant Episcopal Church In the United States Of America

Published by Printed for the Convention, New York, 1893

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One of 11 copies printed on pure vellum. Signed by J.Pierpont Morgan and others. [28], 566, [2] pp. Title printed in red and black, with floriated borders by Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, title in black letter. 1 vols. Folio. The vellum copies were given as gifts to the members of the Committee on Revision of the Prayer Book. Griffths 1893; Updike, Notes on the Merrymouth Press & Its Work, p. 9; John Clyde Osborn, Catalogue of Work of The De Vinne Press Exhibited at the Grolier Club, p. 15; Tichenor, The Life of Theodore De Vinne pp. 128-131; Hutner, 102; Smith 713; Gewirtz, But One Use, 96 Bound in publisher's full tan morocco, with elaborate gilt design and wih metal clasps, one of 2 missing. In crimson dropbox [28], 566, [2] pp. Title printed in red and black, with floriated borders by Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, title in black letter. 1 vols. Folio One of 11 copies printed on pure vellum. Signed by J.Pierpont Morgan and others.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church according to the Use of the Protestant Episcopal Church In the United States Of America
• Publisher: Printed for the Convention, New York
• Publication Date: 1893
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Private Press